Country Pop Bites: Deana Carter – November 23

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1996 Deana Carter took the top spot on the Billboard country chart with "Strawberry Wine"?

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Here are 5 little known truths about Deana Carter.

• Deana Kay Carter was named after Dean Martin, who recorded one of her songwriter father's songs.
• When she was 4, Deana traveled to New York City with her father to see him perform with Simon & Garfunkel at Carnegie Hall.
• Her musical influences include Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Anderson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Loggins and Willie Nelson.
• She earned a degree in Rehabilitation Therapy from the University of Tennessee, and worked with stroke and head-injury patients for a year after graduation.
• She has waited tables, taught preschool and cleaned bathrooms at a Nashville video facility to make ends meet while she pursued music.